Cece Lassiter: From Legal Battle to Leading the Way in Commercial Real Estate Business

Women in Business - Commercial Real Estate , Female Business Success & Entrepreneur Stories

In this episode, Cece Lassiter shares her remarkable journey from backpacking through South and Central America to becoming a sought-after redevelopment incentives attorney, proving that perseverance through challenges can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Cece Lassiter is a Texan with a diverse cultural background, stemming from her mother's Belizean and Mexican roots and her father's German and Dutch heritage. She graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in linguistics, along with minors in French and Spanish. Her sense of adventure led her to study abroad in Madrid, Spain, and after graduation, she embarked on a six-month backpacking journey through South and Central America. Cece's passion for travel and language has shaped her into a well-rounded and open-minded individual.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Cece's journey from Texas to New York, and her adventurous spirit, including backpacking through South and Central America and Southeast Asia, led her to her current career in commercial real estate law.
• Overcoming the legal situation with her husband created an opportunity for Cece to pursue a career in law, ultimately leading her to become the co-chair of the incentives practice group at a top law firm in New Jersey.
• Cece's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was reflected in her role as the president of CREW New Jersey, where she ensured diverse representation in their events and panels, showcasing her commitment to giving underrepresented groups a chance to be in the room.
• Perseverance during challenging times is a key message from Cece, who emphasizes the importance of following through in moments of discomfort, which ultimately defines one's character and resolve.
• The Women Influencers in Business and CRE podcast aims to provide inspiration and guidance for women seeking to overcome challenges and build successful careers, resonating with listeners from all walks of life and genders.

"PERSEVERE THROUGH YOUR DARKEST HOUR" - Cece Lassiter

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